I’m doing *what* on Saturday??????

I’m not at all sure this is a good idea. Most of the time whenever I’m going to do something wild and adventurous, I’m a little scared, a little trepidacious – but underneath it all is a conviction that I really can do this if I just keep my head down and keep bull dozing […] more

Pre fatigued run success

As you may have guessed from the volume of posts, I’m really stressed. I’m on call (first shift tomorrow) in a section of the hospital I’ve never been in (the equine barn) by virtue of my decision to take large animal ultrasound. I’m not reassured by my classmates’ look of concern when I tell them […] more

Let’s create better divisions

Call it “shiny buckle syndrome” but there seems to be no limit to the stupid chit we put ourselves through for a bit of bling, even with no prize money on the line. Divisions can add that extra bit of motivation to participate in events, where just merely completing isn’t enough to climb into our […] more

5 unrelated things

I’m completely unmotivated to do anything besides sleep and play with Tess on the floor.  I’ve ridden….once since the ride and tie event.  And….I’ve ran…..once. Physically I’m fine, mentally and emotionally I just feel a bit unstable. It feels like the predictable “post goal event” blahs so I haven’t put the thumb tacks in (yet) and […] more

Wedding stuff – now no password

    : : : : : :   Managed to balance the camera on some sofa cushions and take a video. Ignore the part where I caught my heels on the carpet and almost fall down.  The dress didn’t get hemmed as short as I wanted, but even in flats I don’t step on […] more

It’s getting closer!

Tevis Tips

I’m not riding Tevis this year, but I’ve decided to share a couple of “tips and tricks” that I’ve figured out over the last couple of years.  It’s the little things that I forget from year to year, or that I didn’t know until I actually *rode* the ride. For those of you that aren’t […] more

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